| Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
| Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: USA: Lower Greak Lakes and Mississippi River basins from southern Michigan and southeastern Wisconsin (extirpated) south to Gulf; Gulf Slope drainages from Apalachicola River drainage in Georgia to San Jacinto River in Texas. |
| Diagnosis: |
Very similar to eastern creek chubsucker Erimyzon oblongus, but has 9-11, usually 10 dorsal rays. Dorsal fin rounded. Presence of 5-8 dark blotches along side. Scales on lateral line 37-45 scales (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits silt-, sand- and gravel-bottomed pools of clear headwaters, creeks and small rivers, usually near submergent vegetation. Occasionally found in lakes (Ref. 86798). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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